Posts tagged with 'inflation'

 

Consumer inflation rate is now at its lowest level in nine years

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Consumer inflation rate is now at its lowest level in nine years

The alleged drop in the consumer inflation rate, which is now at its lowest level in nine years, is called into question by many economic experts. Although the decline has been welcomed by some agencies, consumers say the decline is certainly not credible as food, fuel and clothing prices are constantly rising. However, the South..
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Economist Dawie Roodt “South Africa is headed for a Zimbabwe situation” – He’s warning us to ‘take our money elsewhere’

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Economist Dawie Roodt “South Africa is headed for a Zimbabwe situation” – He's warning us to 'take our money elsewhere'

Financial expert Dawie Roodt has explained the chain of events he believes will see South Africa follow the same path Zimbabwe has. Roodt wrote in a column for the Huffington Post this week how South Africa’s economic woes will eventually lead to state looting of taxpayers, then savers, and eventually investors. Where South Africa will..
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Food prices to increase again: If we’re not paying over the odds for our petrol, we’re being asked to fork out more for our groceries

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Food prices to increase again: If we’re not paying over the odds for our petrol, we’re being asked to fork out more for our groceries

The latest industry data suggests that food prices in South Africa will be increasing soon. Here’s what has caused the unsavoury inflation for our groceries. f we’re not paying over the odds for our petrol, we’re being asked to fork out more for our groceries. Data shared by economist Wandile Sihlobo and the Consumer Price..
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What to consider when deciding on a medical scheme

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Are your health insurance costs too high? Try decoding your medical aid terms and conditions and associated costs to make sure that it works for you.

“While health insurance is important, it comes at a cost that is rapidly rising. Unfortunately for the consumer, this affects medical scheme membership contribution rates, and the increases of which are sometimes significantly higher than general inflation.

As schemes try to contain their costs in the face of increasing claims, they make changes to their plans and benefits, which can come as a surprise to the consumer,” says Mark Payne, CEO of the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA).

Annual review of your plan

He recommends that an annual review of your plan is absolutely vital, and will affirm that it is serving your needs rather than the other way around.

The ICPA advises on several important things you should look at when considering a new medical scheme or reviewi
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SABC staff strike ahead of ANC elective conference

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SABC employees have downed tools and taken to the streets after wage negotiations fell through between management and unions earlier this week. The national strike has the potential to seriously affect the coverage of the ANC elective conference set to kick off in two days. Both the Broadcasting, Electronic, Media & Allied Workers Union (Bemawu)..
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What to consider when deciding on a medical scheme

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Are your health insurance costs too high? Try decoding your medical aid terms and conditions and associated costs to make sure that it works for you. “While health insurance is important, it comes at a cost that is rapidly rising. Unfortunately for the consumer, this affects medical scheme membership contribution rates, and the increases of..
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3rd Party International Factual Review of the AbomiNation that is South Africa – Aggressively Ending Apartheid Destroyed Black Independence

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Finally a podcast of a 3rd Party International Factual Review of the Abomination that is South Africa – Aggressively Ending Apartheid Destroyed The First Possible Successful Black Country and completely undermined Black Independence and Nationalism (the secret agenda behind anti apartheid movement). The mere mention of South Africa in a discussion provokes deep images of..
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